Lions take over Twitter

The world of Twitter went mad for this morning's British & Irish Lions squad announcement in London as the great and the good had their say on Warren Gatland's selection.

Past Lions and former international stars, together with pressmen and women from all four Home Nations, voiced their thoughts on the 37-man party, as did current team-mates of those fortunate enough to be among the chosen few.

A number of those players Gatland selected to head Down Under also took to Twitter, while Qantas Wallabies star Quade Cooper was quick to react to the most eagerly anticipated squad announcement in 125 years of touring.

In the fifth of a series of interviews, British & Irish Lions fans reminisce on their favourite tour memories. Here Colin Moffitt recounts his trip to Australia for the triumphant 2013 tour against the Wallabies.

Victory on a British & Irish Lions tour, alongside some memorable performances in the red of Wales, has seen Mike Phillips follow in the footsteps of legendary compatriots like JPR Williams and Phil Bennett - and it is a legacy he may have been destined to join since his junior days at Whitland RFC.

In the fourth of a series of interviews, British & Irish Lions fans reminisce on their favourite tour memories. Here Norman Roberts - father of Lions centre Jamie Roberts - recounts his trips to South Africa and Australia.

There is nothing quite like being on Tour! The buzz and atmosphere generated on a Lions Tour is memorable. Here's what some of the travelling fans thought of their trip to Australia in 2013. Secure your place for New Zealand 2017 at www.lionstour.com

Ryan Grant displayed some impressive singing skills while on tour with the British & Irish Lions. The full release of Lions Raw will be available on DVD and Blu-Ray from October 28th. Pre-order on Amazon.